Focused pizza chains are making gains

October 5, 2009

The pizza chains that have sustained the recession and continue to grow have a well-carved-out niche. That's the verdict issued from Technomic, a food service…

Yum! Brands reports on Q3 earnings today

October 5, 2009

Yum! Brands Inc. is scheduled to report earnings for its fiscal third quarter today after the market closes, and analysts predict a positive margin, recommend…

New Pizza Patron president reveals formula for success

Sticking to their niche and continued community involvement will help grow the brand to 700-plus.  

Registration for 2010 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show open

October 4, 2009

The National Restaurant Association has launched attendee registration for its 2010 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer…

Salaries to fall for restaurant managers, executives

October 4, 2009

The recession has pushed down bonuses and merit pay for corporate executives and restaurant managers and their base salary is not expected to pick up for the…

Commodities update -- Week of Oct. 5, 2009

October 4, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange rose to their highest levels in nearly 11 months last week, averaging slightly under $1.42 per pound…

New SpeedLine POS system tracks trends over time

October 4, 2009

SpeedLine Solutions Inc. has just released its newest point of sale software, SpeedLine 6.1. The new version features enhanced sales and items summary tools…

Pizza Hut's new ad agency to be social-media savvy

October 4, 2009

Last week, advertising agency BBDO Worldwide withdrew from Pizza Hut's review of its practices. BBDO had been Pizza Hut's agency for the last 22 years and had…

Papa Johns introduces the UK to mobile ordering

October 1, 2009

Though mobile ordering has existed in the United States for a couple of years now, the UK is just getting its first taste of mobile pizza, courtesy of Papa…

Hungry Howie's to donate over $100K to breast cancer foundation

A portion of the pizza chain's October sales will benefit National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc.

CiCi's sends outstanding managers to the Bahamas

September 30, 2009

In recognition of sales growth, operational execution and guest service, 60 top CiCi's general managers were awarded a three-day, two-night Nassau, Bahamas…

Papa Bello files to register franchise in Md., Va. and Calif.

September 30, 2009

Papa Bello has announced that the company has filed the necessary paperwork to register its franchise in the states of Maryland, Virginia and California. The…

Coalition launches high fructose corn syrup ad campaign

September 30, 2009

The nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) has launched a new million-dollar ad campaign designed to educate the public about the fact that high fructose…

Pizza Brewpub sweeps Great American Beer Festival

September 30, 2009

California-based Pizza Port, a collection of pizzeria brewpubs, was named Large Brewpub and Large Brewpub Brewer of the Year for their Carlsbad, Calif.…

Facebook, Twitter posts land Pizza Kitchen owner in libel suit

September 30, 2009

Pizza executives may want to think twice before venting about their advertising and other contractors on social media sites. A Knoxville, Tenn.-based marketing…

Domino's looks to the stars to help predict sandwich favorites

September 29, 2009

In honor of the launch of its four new sandwiches, and just for fun, Domino's consulted an astrologer to see if consumers' zodiac signs influence their food…

Donatos billboards a hit

September 29, 2009

Donatos and Columbus, Ohio-based ad agency Engauge score a hit with a series of new billboards, according to a story on the advertising blog Adfreak.com. …

Hunt Brothers Pizza to showcase products at NACS Show

September 29, 2009

Hunt Brothers Pizza, which offers pizza and chicken wings primarily though c-stores, will be promoting its product at the NACS Show in Las Vegas in October…

Pizza Hut launches ad agency search

September 29, 2009

Pizza Hut has launched a review of creative duties on its ad account, according to a story in Adweek. Pizza Hut's account is currently with Omnicom Group's…

Toppers Pizza coming to Cincinnati

September 29, 2009

Toppers Pizza is opening its first Ohio location in Cincinnati, according to a story in the Cincinnati Business Courier.   The local franchisees are Bob…